All FIFA and WISL
(World Indoor Soccer League) Rules
Apply
The following exceptions apply:1.
All free kicks are direct, including
kick-off. Players have 5-seconds to put
the ball in play, 15-seconds on
kick-off; infringement results in
turnover of possession.2.
On kick-off, ball may be played forward
or backward.3.
When a free kick is being taken, the
defending team must be a minimum of 10
feet from ball. This is a must and
infringement will result in a 2-minute
penalty.4.
NO offside.5.
Shin guards are mandatory for all
players at all times and must be
completely covered with socks – NO
Exceptions!!
6. All players must wear indoor shoes
(flats) or sneakers – No molded cleats
allowed at any time.
7. Substitutions on the fly. Player must
be off the field before substitute can
enter. Infringement results in 2-minute
penalty.8.
Each player must present a valid Oregon
Soccer Center players’ card to the
referee prior to the start of each game.
Referee’s will collect player cards from each individual player only.
Players caught trying to play without a
valid players’ card may be suspended
from further participation at Oregon
Soccer Center.9.
Number of players on field at a time:
U-8 and below, 7 plus a goalkeeper (8
verses. 8); U-9 thru U-11, 6 plus a
goalkeeper (7 versess 7); U-17 thru
U-12, 5 plus a goalkeeper (6 verses. 6);
Men and Women, 5 plus a goalkeeper (6
verses. 6); Coed, 6 plus a goalkeeper (7
verses. 7).10.
Game clock will start at scheduled time
– No Exceptions!! Games are on a running
clock with no stoppage of time.11. No half time is
given.12.
Slide tackling or Sliding for the ball,
is strictly prohibited. No on the ground
field play is allowed at all.
Infringement will result in a 2-minute
penalty or a yellow card. Referees
discretion.13.
The goalkeeper may slide ONLY in the
penalty arc, and will be subject to
penalties should he/she to slide outside
of arc. If a goalkeeper is charged with
a 2-minute penalty, a field player may
serve the penalty.14.
The goalkeeper may retain possession of
the ball with his/her hands for a
maximum period of 5-seconds. Bouncing
the ball is prohibited.15.
All free kicks awarded inside the
penalty arc will be taken from the
’white dot’ at the top of the arc.
16. Where the ball is out of play:* A ball which strikes
the side netting or leaves the playing
field will result in a free kick 3 feet
from the wall where stoppage of play
occurred.* A ball which strikes
the netting between the red corner
marks, having last been touched by the
attacking team, will result in the
goalkeeper throwing the ball directly
into play.
* A ball which strikes the netting
between the red corner marks, having
last been touched by the defensive team,
will result in a corner kick (yellow dot
on either side of the goal).* A ball which strikes
the ceiling will result in a free kick
on the white line.17.
If a goalkeeper plays the ball beyond
the third white line in the air, and
without the ball touching a player or
wall, a free kick is awarded to the
opposing team on the yellow dot nearest
that goalkeeper.18.
Teams are responsible for supplying game
balls.19.
Only team players and 2 coaches are
allowed in the team bench area. Youth
teams are required to have at least one
adult (25 years or older) in the team
bench area at all times. Cameras and all
other electronic devices are strictly
prohibited in the team bench area or
field.20.
Protests are not allowed!! Referee
decisions are final.21.
Penalties: (All penalties will be served
in the penalty boxes) NO EXCEPTIONS!!!* Players receiving a
yellow card will serve a 4-minute
penalty.* Players receiving 3
2-minute penalties (blue card) in one
game will receive a red card.* Players receiving 1
yellow card and 2 2-minute penalties
will receive a red card.* Players receiving a
red card must leave the facility and
will sit out a minimum of 1 week or 1
game, whichever is longer. Furthermore,
their team will serve a 5-minute
penalty. Any Player refusing to enter
the Penalty Box or leaving the Penalty
box before there time is completed will
receive and automatic Red Card and a 1
game suspension.22.
Each team is required to bring alternate
jerseys.23.
All games will be 2 x 22 minute halves.
(CSL teams are 2 x 20 minute halves,
Pre-K/K are 4 x 8 quarters)24.
Chewing gum on the playing field is
strictly prohibited. Players caught will
receive a 2-minute penalty.25.
Foul language will not be tolerated from
players, coaches, or spectators!SPECIAL
ADULT COED SOCCER RULES:
These leagues are meant to be
recreational in nature and we will
strive to keep them that way. Referees
will enforce the following ’special’
rules:1.
All free kicks, except kick-off and
kicks within teams own penalty arc, must
be taken by a woman. Violation shall
result in a change of possession.2.
All bench penalties must be served by a
male player, unless the referee feels
that the female player should serve it.3.
All penalties charged to a goalkeeper
must be served by a male player or the
goalkeeper. A goalkeeper must serve
his/her own penalty when referee feels
it appropriate.4.
Menacing Foul: If the referee feels that
a player, through action or words,
threatens, intimidates or places in
jeopardy a member of the opposing team,
a free kick shall be awarded, and, if
warranted, a 2-minute penalty may be
given.5.
Males are only allowed 2 goals per game.6.
Females are awarded 2 points per goal.